Singer Janet Jackson confirms she is expecting first child, aged 50

Singer Janet Jackson has officially confirmed she is expecting her first child, at the age of 50.
She told People magazine: "We thank God for our blessing", and posed for a picture with her growing baby bump.
Speculation about her pregnancy surfaced in April when she postponed her 'Unbreakable' tour, saying she wanted to focus on planning a family with her husband, Wissam Al Mana.
She was recently spotted in London shopping for baby essentials.
The People magazine quoted a source close to the Jackson family as saying: "She is super excited about her pregnancy and is doing... read more

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